Chicken And Okra Gumbo Recipe

Name: Chicken And Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tsp. vegetable oil, divided; 1 pkg. frozen okra, thawed; 1 lb. boneless chicken breast; salt; 1 c. finely chopped onion; 1 large green pepper; 3/4 c. finely chopped celery; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth; 1 can tomatoes; 1/2 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. red pepper; pinch of thyme; 1/2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 1/2 c. cooked long grain rice

Servings: persons

3 tsp. vegetable oil, divided
1 pkg. frozen okra, thawed
1 lb. boneless chicken breast
salt
1 c. finely chopped onion
1 large green pepper
3/4 c. finely chopped celery
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
1 can tomatoes
1/2 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. red pepper
pinch of thyme
1/2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 c. cooked long grain rice

1
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add okra and cook, stirring until beginning to brown, 10 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl.
2
Add 1 teaspoon oil to skillet.
3
Pat chicken dry on paper towel; sprinkle with salt.
4
Cook, stirring over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, 5 minutes.
5
Add to bowl with okra.
6
Add remaining oil to skillet and reduce heat to medium.
7
Add onion, green pepper and celery; cook, stirring until onion is soft, 10 minutes.
8
Stir in flour and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
9
Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
10
Transfer mixture to Dutch oven; stir in remaining ingredients and cook for 10 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque.
11
Discard bay leaf.
12
Serve over rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tsp. vegetable oil, divided, 1 pkg. frozen okra, thawed, 1 lb. boneless chicken breast, salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Okra Gumbo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken And Okra Gumbo

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